Corey Helford Gallery
Presents
KUKULA
“Immortal Artifacts”
Opening Reception Saturday, December 19, 2009 from 7‑10pm
On View December 19 – January 9, 2010
The Multi-Plane Show Extended until January 9, 2010
On View in the Loft
Corey Helford Gallery is proud to present “Immortal Artifacts”, an exhibition of extraordinary new works by highly-collected artist Kukula. For her first solo show with the gallery, Kukula delights audiences with her unique fusion of childhood innocence and deliciously dark narratives. Inspired by the artist’s love of classical art and music from the Renaissance era to Art Deco, Kukula’s graceful and elegant nymphs sparkle in a whimsical wonderland of jewel tones and gothic symbolism. “Immortal Artifacts” is Kukula’s most ambitious show to date, both stylistically and thematically. Her collection of new paintings and drawings represents a year of work, resulting in larger and more elaborate imagery than before. Open to the public, the reception for “Immortal Artifacts” will take place on Saturday, December 19 from 7 to 10 pm and the show will be on exhibit until January 9, 2010.
Born in a village near Tel Aviv, Kukula was raised on equal parts princess fantasies and World War II horror stories. After receiving her degree in illustration from Vital-Shenkar in 2003, Kukula moved to San Francisco where she resides today. Kukula’s paintings center on feminine, doll-like figures, often surrounded by objects with sometimes clear, and sometimes obscure symbolic meaning. Her work combines classical European art forms with contemporary pop culture, resulting in a signature style that reflects her personal experiences and multi-cultural heritage. Kukula has exhibited at numerous galleries including CoproNason, Thinkspace, Shooting Gallery and Roq La Rue. For more information about the artist, please visit kukulaland.com.
Located in the Culver City Art District, Corey Helford Gallery was established in April 2006 by Jan Corey Helford and her husband, television producer and creator, Bruce Helford (The Drew Carey Show, George Lopez, The Oblongs). Passionate art collectors, the Helfords are producers on the art documentary The Treasures of Long Gone John and have partnered to open their first gallery. Corey Helford Gallery presents a wide range of artists, from members of the new fine art movement, such as Gary Baseman, Andrew Brandou, Coop, Natalia Fabia, Korin Faught, Sylvia Ji, Eric Joyner, and award-winning photographer Chris Anthony, to early Modernist William S. Schwartz. Notable shows include “Charity By Numbers”, which was co-curated by Gary Baseman and featured an unprecedented lineup of artists including Mark Ryden, Marion Peck, Shepard Fairey, Todd and Kathy Schorr, Camille Rose Garcia, and Michael Hussar. Corey Helford Gallery presents new exhibitions approximately every four weeks. For more information and an upcoming exhibition schedule, please visit coreyhelfordgallery.com.
Corey Helford Gallery
8522 Washington Boulevard
Culver City, CA 90232
T: 310-287-2340
www.coreyhelfordgallery.com
Open Tuesday - Saturday, Noon to 6:00pm
On View in the Loft
Corey Helford Gallery is proud to present “Immortal Artifacts”, an exhibition of extraordinary new works by highly-collected artist Kukula. For her first solo show with the gallery, Kukula delights audiences with her unique fusion of childhood innocence and deliciously dark narratives. Inspired by the artist’s love of classical art and music from the Renaissance era to Art Deco, Kukula’s graceful and elegant nymphs sparkle in a whimsical wonderland of jewel tones and gothic symbolism. “Immortal Artifacts” is Kukula’s most ambitious show to date, both stylistically and thematically. Her collection of new paintings and drawings represents a year of work, resulting in larger and more elaborate imagery than before. Open to the public, the reception for “Immortal Artifacts” will take place on Saturday, December 19 from 7 to 10 pm and the show will be on exhibit until January 9, 2010.
Born in a village near Tel Aviv, Kukula was raised on equal parts princess fantasies and World War II horror stories. After receiving her degree in illustration from Vital-Shenkar in 2003, Kukula moved to San Francisco where she resides today. Kukula’s paintings center on feminine, doll-like figures, often surrounded by objects with sometimes clear, and sometimes obscure symbolic meaning. Her work combines classical European art forms with contemporary pop culture, resulting in a signature style that reflects her personal experiences and multi-cultural heritage. Kukula has exhibited at numerous galleries including CoproNason, Thinkspace, Shooting Gallery and Roq La Rue. For more information about the artist, please visit kukulaland.com.
Located in the Culver City Art District, Corey Helford Gallery was established in April 2006 by Jan Corey Helford and her husband, television producer and creator, Bruce Helford (The Drew Carey Show, George Lopez, The Oblongs). Passionate art collectors, the Helfords are producers on the art documentary The Treasures of Long Gone John and have partnered to open their first gallery. Corey Helford Gallery presents a wide range of artists, from members of the new fine art movement, such as Gary Baseman, Andrew Brandou, Coop, Natalia Fabia, Korin Faught, Sylvia Ji, Eric Joyner, and award-winning photographer Chris Anthony, to early Modernist William S. Schwartz. Notable shows include “Charity By Numbers”, which was co-curated by Gary Baseman and featured an unprecedented lineup of artists including Mark Ryden, Marion Peck, Shepard Fairey, Todd and Kathy Schorr, Camille Rose Garcia, and Michael Hussar. Corey Helford Gallery presents new exhibitions approximately every four weeks. For more information and an upcoming exhibition schedule, please visit coreyhelfordgallery.com.
Corey Helford Gallery
8522 Washington Boulevard
Culver City, CA 90232
T: 310-287-2340
www.coreyhelfordgallery.com
Open Tuesday - Saturday, Noon to 6:00pm
